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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,706.39, 11,559.61 and 1,862.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,706.39, 11,559.61 and 1,862.99 is: 2,794.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,706.39 : 11,559.61 = 1,862.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,706.39/11,559.61 = 1,862.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,706.39x = 11,559.61 × 1,862.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,706.39x = 21,535,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,535,375.38/7,706.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.48

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